New Standing Orders: ‘Backbenchers time’ created to harness contributions of all MPs

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that the new standing orders of Parliament have created ‘Backbenchers Time’ to allow Members of Parliament at the backbench to contribute ideas to enhance parliamentary practice.

In his address at a workshop on the new standing orders at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu-Nkwatia, the Majority Leader emphasized the importance of allowing backbenchers to voice their perspectives and submit proposals to enhance legislative processes and practice.

“Mr. Speaker, then again, the introduction of ‘Backbenchers Time.’ For the first time, an opportunity is given to backbenchers who usually do not get the opportunity to have their day, and it allows them the opportunity to articulate their views and bring meaningful statement proposals to enhance their legislative work.”

The Majority Leader concluded by underscoring the importance of active participation in the workshop and reiterating the transformative potential and ability of the new standing orders to empower MPs and enhance parliamentary proceedings.

“Mr. Speaker, colleagues, leadership, and honourable Members of Parliament, I will conclude by encouraging you to participate diligently in this workshop. As the former Majority Leader [Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu] said to me once, ‘that my ability to stay in the house depended largely on how I used my standing orders,’ and this I share with you, the first-timers who may be struggling in your job as MPs. Please make the standing orders your friend because, with it, no one can intimidate you in the Chamber. With it, your confidence level will go very high. With it, there will be no disappointment.”

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